Senior Specialist, Project Engineer

Employer description

L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers’ mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do.

L3Harris is the Trusted Disruptor in defense tech. With customers’ mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security.

Job Title: Senior Specialist, Project Engineer

Job Code: 46767

Job Location: Greenville, TX

Job Schedule: 9/80:  Employees work 9 out of every 14 days- totaling 80 hours worked- and have every other Friday off 

Job Description: 

The Project Engineer (PE) serves as the technical lead for assigned programs and is entrusted by Engineering Leadership with responsibility and authority to drive all engineering execution activities. Working in close partnership with the Program Manager (PM), the PE ensures that engineering efforts remain aligned with program objectives, technical requirements, budget, and schedule.

Travel may be required up to 20% based on business needs.

Essential Functions:

Lead and communicate effectively with a diverse engineering and production team, consisting of multiple engineering disciplines to develop solutions that meet contractual requirementsInterpreting statement of work requirements into engineering direction for executionPrepare Engineering proposal briefings and support other engineering functions in the development of their bids.Project planning and guidance within scope, schedule and budgetWriting and delivering presentations on product status at program reviewsReview, approve and sign off on technical contractual deliverables to the customer.Broad understanding of engineering processes and policiesServe as the Technical Point of Contact for the Technical Evaluation of proposals with the customerPrepare effective presentations to communicate technical information to the customer and senior leadershipWork projects across all phases of the contract (requirements, design, manufacturing, integration and testing)Subcontractor ManagementAircraft modification and certification Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 6 years of relevant prior experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of relevant prior experience.Experience with and/or working knowledge of preparing a proposal, reviewing bids and supporting the proposal through submission and customer technical evaluation.Experience with and working knowledge of aircraft systems, aircraft maintenance, aircraft modification and aircraft sustainment.  Active DoD Secret Security Clearance Preferred Additional Skills:

Experience working successfully in a team environmentInterpreting statement of work requirements into engineering direction for executionAircraft certification to include Military Commercial Derivative Aircraft, FAA Supplemental Type certification, and Military Airworthiness certification.Ground, aircraft, space or shipborne mission system integration expertiseIntelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) Systems experienceRequirements Verification and ValidationAeronautical Engineering (electrical, structural, mechanical, stress, mass properties, aerodynamics, etc.)Cost, Estimating, CAM (Control Account Management), and/or EVM (Earned Value Management) experienceAbility to work independently with minimal direction using continuous problem solvingSystem troubleshooting and field supportInteracting with flightline operations personnel for testing and systems calibrationL3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws. L3Harris maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.

Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

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